[shftommy]

Hi guys, I'm considering to get a dac for my notebook, I'm just wondering if I should just get the Audinst HUD mx 1 or I should get something better than the mx1. I would love to know the next step of a mx1, please kindly advise me. Oh budget wise, not something like violectric, i just want something like 300-400 dollars.
By the way, my music type is mainly full size orchestral pieces and some audiophile level vocals.
And I've got mr1 with diy amplifier and UE10/er4s, they are my main setup.

 

[iaudio]

The Audio Gd Nfb-5 may fit your requirement and your budget.

 

[shftommy]

thanks but are there anymore suggestions ? like other china/non china brands with similar sound signature ? i mean if its just pure dac, thats fine too, coz i've got my own amp anyway

 

[colinharding]

Go with a Meridian 563 DAC, can usually find them for 400-500 but it will absolutely take down even the reference Audio GD gear.  At least that what I sold my Audio GD Ref 7 for, it just couldn't compete.